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When I worked at a body shop, we used a 3m eraser wheel on a drill to remove emblem adhesive and pinstripes off of paint without harming it. It works

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Old 03-03-2015, 12:31 PM   #1 (permalink)
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When I worked at a body shop, we used a 3m eraser wheel on a drill to remove emblem adhesive and pinstripes off of paint without harming it. It works really well. You would probably have to remove the wheel to get to it with it though.

http://www.amazon.com/3M-03612-Adhes.../dp/B005RNGN8I

If there is any left after that, goo gone should take care of it.
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When I worked at a body shop, we used a 3m eraser wheel on a drill to remove emblem adhesive and pinstripes off of paint without harming it. It works really well. You would probably have to remove the wheel to get to it with it though.

Amazon.com: 3M 03612 4" x 5/8" Adhesive Eraser Wheel: Automotive

If there is any left after that, goo gone should take care of it.
I like that. Never seen it.

Expensive though, but if it's easy to do, it's worth it on $4000 wheels since most shops use a wire brush and chisel
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